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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Akha superstition, what should men do once their wives are five months pregnant?
(a) Do not leave the village.
(b) Do not shave or cut their hair.
(c) Do not bathe.
(d) Do not climb a tree.

2. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of having twins?
(a) They can never have other children.
(b) They apologize to the entire village and give everyone a gift.
(c) They must sacrifice everything they have to the spirits and ask for forgiveness.
(d) They are banished from the village and their house burned down.

3. What is the one good omen when Deh-ja goes into labor?
(a) It is the day of sacrifice.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is the season of spirits.
(d) It is Rat Day.

4. What type of government did Chairman Mao establish in China?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Proletarianism.

5. What is the dominant ethnicity in China?
(a) Lu.
(b) Mao.
(c) Han.
(d) Akha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?

2. What does A-ma give Li-yan for her headdress?

3. What does A-ma believe controls everyone's lives?

4. What is the precious dowry Li-yan will bring to her marriage?

5. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?

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